Author Archives: Jessica

New Research Project

We are starting a NSF funded research project at the Swinomish site called ” Linkage between soil and food quality in traditional plant systems.” Student research technician, Donna Dan, has been helping set up the field site on tribally owned … Continue reading

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Ecology students visit Fisher Slough Restoration Project

Many thanks to TNC Project Manager, Jenny Baker, for taking us on a tour of the project site.  Below are images of the restored fresh water tidal marsh area located south of Conway off of Pioneer Highway. For more information … Continue reading

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Storming the Sound

In January 2015, Jessica Gigot, Swinomish Science faculty, gave a presentation on Food Systems Education at the annual Storming the Sound conference. Here is a description of her talk: Food systems are inherently linked to local ecosystems and environmental health. … Continue reading

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UW and WWU Tours

In March and April we have been able to tour UW and WWU to explore transfer program and graduate school options for our students. We appreciated our helpful tour guides at both schools and look forward to taking more students … Continue reading

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WAHESC

We were happy to present our work from the Swinomish site with several other NWIC students and faculty at the Washington Higher Education Sustainability Conference. “The Washington Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WAHESC) is a regionally-focused opportunity for those teaching, working … Continue reading

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Winter quarter has begun…

We have entered into 2014.  While the weather has been relatively mild, we are still experiencing some cold days.  That does not stop our science students though! With the help of educational assistant, Linda Willup, the chemistry students spent a … Continue reading

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Terri Rocks!

This quarter our Geology 101 students are already hard at work discovering the art and science of geology.  Terri Plake has been making regular trips to our site to visit with students and teach lab activities for the course.  Students … Continue reading

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Back to School!

Classes started September 16th and we are excited for an exciting and productive  fall at NWIC-Swinomish.  Linda Willup, who graduated in June 2013 with her BA in Native Environmental Science, is now working as a learning assistant at our site.  … Continue reading

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Congratulations 2013 BSNES Graduates!

It has been a long and hardworking school year and we applaud our graduates.  These are the first three BSNES graduates from the NWIC Swinomish site.  They have been dedicated and focused on their education and we appreciate all of … Continue reading

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Indigenous Foods/Ecological Knowledge Symposium!

Last week we were able to attend the first UW Indigenous Foods/Ecological Knowledge Symposium.  It was a great event that included speakers from around the region as well as local food tasting.  The event was also the inaugural event to … Continue reading

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